What Is NIRSpec? The James Webb Telescope Instrument Explained - Global Circulate

2/27/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 2 months ago
by John Drucker
by John Drucker
NIRSpec is a type of spectrograph which works in the near-infrared spectrum, at 0.6 to 5 microns, which is just past the wavelength of red visible light (via NASA). The special thing about NIRSpec is that it can observe many objects at
NIRSpec is a type of spectrograph which works in the near-infrared spectrum, at 0.6 to 5 microns, which is just past the wavelength of red visible light (via NASA). The special thing about NIRSpec is… [+1122 chars]
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